Thomas Ward is the local spook - it's his job to protect the county from things that go bump in the night. But this is no ordinary haunting, and he finds himself on the path of a dangerous beast that is looking to kill again. He soon realizes this beast is just the beginning.
Page-turning adventures for fans of Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.
Jack and Jaide Shield finally learn what it really means to be a warden in training as they pit their wits and their gifts against a rival – who is also a troubletwister!
But as they explore the forbidden dark of the Evil dimension, they also have to come to terms with the truth about Grandma X's twin sister and face their greatest challenge ever …
Gabar wheeled around to see a crowd of thin green creatures creeping towards him. Their wet hair dangled, their red eyes flashed and their long arms swung like slimy vines. 'Camel,' said one. 'Let us take your heavy burdens.' Gabar raised his head and bellowed. But root-like fingers were now reaching for the bag that contained the moon cloak.
Hermux Tantamoq is an ordinary, hard-working mouse, more than a little in love with adventuress and aviatrix Linka Perflinger. When Linka disappears mysteriously, Hermux leaves his watchmaker's shop and sets off to find her. Danger follows, as he uncovers a quest for eternal youth.
The Crash happened in 2021. Now aliens rule the world. Matt Merton is fighting to save the human race.
'The Firm is evil. They will let the alience take over the world. We've got to stop them.'
Jane and Matt meet at last but Matt is being chased by the Firm. It's time for Matt to choose a side. Part of the Matt Merton Mysteries series.
Tom calls in Mai, Akiko and the Shinobi Ghost army to fight the Lord of Fire. The all-powerful demon can't be defeated - uness Tom can get the Element Gems back and turn the other Lords of Pain against the traitor. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers
TikTok sensation author Tahereh Mafi’s first novel in this brand new epic, romantic fantasy series.
*A No.1 Sunday Times bestseller*
‘Exquisitely crafted’ – CASSANDRA CLARE
‘Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic’ – ROSHANI CHOKSHI
‘An exquisite fantasy’ – STEPHANIE GARBER
To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight.
The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can’t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom – and the world.
Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi.
A Sunday Times bestseller w/c 07/02/2022
A story of courage, determination, time-travel and a magical crow! The river is about to burst its banks, the town is engulfed by a snow storm, fourteen souls will be lost, unless Needle and Glory can change fate.
Mad scientist Godfrey Gunk had a dream - a dream of creating a whole safari park of monsters on an old rubbish dump. It didn't work. Little did Godfrey know that actually after he left the rubbish dump, his dream came true...
A new look for the first book in Roderick Gordon and Brian
Williams's bestselling series!
'It's well paced, exciting and - in places - frightening and
bloody.' THE GUARDIAN
Fourteen-year-old Will Burrows lives with his family in London.
He has little in common with them except for a passion for digging
which he shares with his father.
When his father suddenly disappears down an unknown tunnel, Will
decides to investigate with his friend Chester.
Soon they find themselves deep underground, where they unearth
a dark and terrifying secret - a secret which may cost them their
lives ...
A spectacular new edition of the first novel in Roderick
Gordon and Brian Williams's bestselling series, reissued to celebrate
Chicken House's 20th anniversary.
Classic subterranean science-fiction - with a hint of
horror.
Over a million copies sold worldwide in 39 countries.
